The LA Clippers make the second-biggest comeback in NBA history as they stun the Wizards, 116-115, after trailing 66-36 at halftime.
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Many Clipper fans would have turned off the game once they saw the pair of Bradley Beal free throws give the Wizards a 66-31 lead late in the second quarter. However, what proceeded to happen couldn’t have been predicted even by the most optimistic fan.
The Clippers were down 66-36 at halftime and began the final quarter trailing 17 points. In fact, they were also down six with less than 10 seconds remaining until Luke Kennard hit a 30-foot bomb. Furthermore, the Wizards completely choked and gave up possession on a five-second violation.
In fact, Los Angeles did not have a lead until the final second of the game, when Luke Kennard sunk a free throw to complete a four-point play and stun the Wizards’ home crowd. Check out the play here:
As soon it has happened, NBA Twitter went absolutely bonkers. Let’s see what they had to say, shall we?
NBA Twitter reacts to LA Clippers shocking 35-point comeback over the Washington Wizards.
The men from LA erased a 35-point deficit to upset Washington in a 116-115 win, marking the second-biggest comeback in league history. Moreover, it was the largest comeback in Clippers history, eclipsing the iconic 31-point comeback against the Warriors.
The historic comeback set social media on fire. Check out a few reactions here: